Chilton is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Falls County, Texas, United States. It had a population of 776 at the 2020 census. Chilton is located in western Falls County. U.S. Route 77 forms the western edge of the community, leading north 20 mi to Waco and south 16 mi to Rosebud. Texas State Highway 7 passes through the center of Chilton, leading east 10 mi to Marlin, the county seat, and west 12 mi to Bruceville-Eddy. The Chilton Independent School District offers extra-curricular activities, most notably football, which is played in the stadium at Featherston Field. In 2006, Chilton won its second 1A state football championship.

Demographics

Chilton first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census.

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 776 people, 247 households, and 190 families residing in the CDP.